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A -- BASIC RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREA OF MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY SOL 1-151-CAC.7116 DUE 040898 POC C. Lynn Jenkins, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-3284, Fax (757) 864-6131, Email C.L.JENKINS@ larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-151-CAC.7116. E-MAIL: C. Lynn Jenkins, C.L.JENKINS@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for basic research to study the high resolution spectra of various atmospheric molecules of interest to the NASA UARP (Upper Atmosphere Research Program), ATMOS (Atmospheric Trace Molecular Spectroscopy), HALOE (Halogen Occultation Experiment), SAGE (Stratospheric Aerosols and Gases Experiment), and EOS (Earth Observing System) projects with an emphasis on collisional lineshapes of these molecules. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Alpine Technologies on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1, only one source reasonably available. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0082)

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